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Italian Numbers

Italian Numbers: Learn to Count from 1 to 100! in Italian

  • Uno : One (ooh-noh)
  • Due : Two (doo-eh)
  • Tre : Three (treh)
  • Quattro : Four (kwat-troh)
  • Cinque : Five (cheen-kweh)
  • Sei : Six (say)
  • Sette : Seven (set-teh)
  • Otto : Eight (oht-toh)
  • Nove : Nine (noh-veh)
  • Dieci : Ten (dee-eh-chee)

These numbers follow a similar pattern to the numbers 1 to 10, with the addition of the word "dici" (dee-chee) before the corresponding unit number.

  • Undici : Eleven (oon-DEE-chee)
  • Dodici : Twelve (DOH-dee-chee)
  • Tredici : Thirteen (TRE-dee-chee)
  • Quattordici : Fourteen (kwat-TOR-dee-chee)
  • Quindici : Fifteen (KWEEN-dee-chee)
  • Sedici : Sixteen (SE-dee-chee)
  • Diciassette : Seventeen (dee-cha-SSET-te)
  • Diciotto : Eighteen (dee-CHOHT-toh)
  • Diciannove : Nineteen (dee-chahn-NO-veh)

Please note that in Italian, the numbers from 20 to 99 are written as one word (e.g., "ventuno" for 21) while 100 is "cento.

  • Venti : Twenty (ven-tee)
  • Ventiuno : Twenty-one (ven-tee-oo-noh)
  • Trenta : Thirty (tren-tah)
  • Trentadue : Thirty-two (tren-tah-doo-eh)
  • Quaranta : Forty (kwa-ran-tah)
  • Quarantatré : Forty-three (kwa-ran-tah-treh)
  • Cinquanta : Fifty (cheen-kwan-tah)
  • Cinquantacinque : Fifty-five (cheen-kwan-tah-cheen-kweh)
  • Sessanta : Sixty (ses-san-tah)
  • Sessantasette : Sixty-seven (ses-san-tah-set-teh)
  • Settanta : Seventy (set-tan-tah)
  • Settantanove : Seventy-nine (set-tan-tah-noh-veh)
  • Ottanta : Eighty (ot-tan-tah)
  • Ottantasei : Eighty-six (ot-tan-tah-say)
  • Novanta : Ninety (noh-van-tah)
  • Novantadue : Ninety-two (noh-van-tah-doo-eh)
  • Cento : One hundred (chen-toh)
  • Centouno : One hundred and one (chen-toh-oo-noh)

In Italy, numbers play a significant role in everyday life, from expressing quantities and prices to telling time and discussing ages. Learning the Italian numbers is essential for effective communication and immersing yourself in the Italian language and culture. The Italian number system follows a logical pattern and offers an opportunity to grasp fundamental linguistic concepts. Whether you're ordering at a restaurant, shopping at local markets, or navigating public transportation, understanding and using Italian numbers will enhance your experiences and connect you with the rich heritage of Italy.